Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani visited the Al-Jawahiri City project west of Baghdad on Saturday. He toured the site to check on progress in the government’s major housing program. This initiative started in December 2023 and focuses on building new housing cities.
The Prime Minister’s media office shared a statement, according to the statement, the Prime Minister reviewed construction stages...
Baghdad - The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) outlined the electoral process stages on Saturday. They explained each step from updating voter data to announcing final results. Jumana Al-Ghalay, described the electoral process stages clearly and in detail.
First, the process began with updating voter data. This included adding new information for those who recently reached voting age. Next, the...
Baghdad - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warmly welcomed the recent announcement by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). On Friday, they confirmed the start of the weapons handover process. This important step took place near Sulaymaniyah Governorate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It signals the PKK’s commitment to ending armed conflict after more than 40 years of fighting.
Additionally,...
President Donald Trump has officially unveiled a major shift in the U.S. trade tariff policy, placing a 30% tariff on all products imported from Iraq. The new regulation, set to begin on August 1, 2025, directly responds to Iraq’s long-standing trade barriers. Trump claims these barriers have severely impacted the U.S. economy by creating unsustainable trade deficits.
In a detailed letter...
Baghdad - Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with Mr. Ibrahim Kalin, Head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization. The meeting took place in Baghdad and included high-level discussions between both sides.
Mr. Kalin led a Turkish delegation that conveyed greetings from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The message reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to enhancing Iraq-Türkiye cooperation in multiple sectors.
Prime Minister Al-Sudani...
UN development support Iraq continues to grow, with the latest efforts focused on Karbala Province. The United Nations is working to boost development and public services across Iraq.
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq, Mohamed Al-Hassan, visited Karbala for high-level talks. During the visit, he met with Governor Nsayif Jassim Al-Khatabi. Their discussion centered on Karbala’s progress and...
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani launched the Al-Diwaniyah Refinery Expansion Project via video conference. The event marked the beginning of a key phase in Iraq’s energy development strategy.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Media Office, the project includes new refining units. These units will add 70,000 barrels per day in capacity. As a result, the total refining...
Baghdad - Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in Baghdad to address Iraq’s national priorities. Their discussion centered on urgent domestic issues, regional developments, and key political objectives.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office, both leaders emphasized unity and national interest. They called for a unified national discourse to help address the...
Baghdad - On Monday, Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court firmly rejected any attempts at political interference. The court made it clear that it operates independently and bases decisions solely on the law. This statement came during its first meeting led by the newly appointed Chief Justice Munthir Ibrahim. In this meeting, the court reiterated its dedication to constitutional responsibilities.
The justices...
Baghdad – Nouri al-Maliki called on Iraqis to draw strength from the Revolution of Imam Hussein. He delivered his remarks during a speech aired on Sunday and followed by the Iraqi News Agency. Additionally, Maliki emphasized the need to hold firm to core principles and values. He urged citizens to find strength in the unwavering stance of Imam Hussein (peace...